Leeds Housing Options and RETAS are holding a training session aimed at volunteers who are helping refugees to find accommodation in Leeds. Numbers are extremely limited, so if you would like to book a place click here It’s being held at the offices of Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network. For more information/details please contact [email protected]
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Racial Equity Programme webinar and Q&A- 24th April 2024
On behalf of Lloyds Bank Foundation: About this event As part of our funding programme, we are awarding unrestricted grants of £75,000 over three years, alongside tailored development support, for registered charities and CICs which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or, We will be […]
Refugee Football World Cup 2024
As part of this year’s Refugee Week, we will be running two 7-a-side football tournaments for the Refugee World Cup: one for all genders and the other for women and non-binary individuals only. Both tournaments will be held on Saturday 22d June between 12.30-4.30pm at Dixons Academy, LS7 3BG. Contact [email protected] to enter a team.
CALL OUT! Experiences of poor legal advice – March 24
Migrants Organise, Refugee Action, NACCOM, HMSC have been planning a report looking at the barriers to accessing / providing good quality (immigration) legal aid representation – we’ve spoken to many of you about this already and received some really helpful feedback on the plan, so a big thanks for that. The report will be based on interviews […]
MESH regional networking event Wednesday 20th March 2024 10.30 Bradford
In this networking event we will look at the ways that ESOL providers are and can collaborate to provide rounded and complementary opportunities for learners. In particular, we will look at the ways that AEB-funded providers collaborate with community providers, in order to increase access and address barriers for different ESOL learners, and/or to provide […]
Applying for Sanctuary Scholarships: Info Session, Monday 11 March, 5.30 – 7.00pm
Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in the UK, and applying to university this year? You may need financial support with your tuition fees and living costs. Many universities offer scholarships and bursaries that can help. Book your place at this information session on Monday 11th March at 5:30pm, which is organised by STAR […]
Stand Up! Speak Out! Solidarity Knows No Borders Training Series 2024 training series – Online from March- July 2024
We won’t let our public services become a tool of hostile immigration enforcement. It’s time to stand up and speak out! Join our free, online training series to resist the Hostile Environment in public services. Get skills and knowledge to act in solidarity for migrant justice. Full Programme and Sign up: https://sknb.org/take-action/suso2024/ Whether you are working in […]
Fasting in Solidarity – Ramadan 2024
Many of our colleagues and friends across Leeds will soon be celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims are required to spend a period of 30 days abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours, as a means of celebrating and reflecting on their faith. This […]
A Celebration of 32 Years of the Forum for Race Equality in Social Care & Health!
Date: Saturday 2nd March, 1pm-5pm Place: The Community Wellbeing Hub, Reginald Terrace, LS7 3EZ We can provide transport/travel expenses where required, and food is provided freeof charge.
Free Raising Awareness about Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking at St Georges Centre
Raising Awareness about Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Free Event with Lunch When : Thursday 29th February 2024 Time : 9:30am – 2pm Where : St Georges Centre Leeds, Great George Street Leeds LS1 3DL Spaces still available : Book Today through Eventbrite (or see poster ) What is Modern Slavery? Modern slavery is […]
Refujazz 2024 – Saturday March 9th 2024 at Headingley HEART, in support of the Leeds Hardship Fund
This will be the seventh RefuJazz event organised by the brilliant Jazz at Heart. Join us on Saturday 9th March for a day-long jazz extravaganza consisting of music from many of the excellent professional and amateur musicians in Leeds. Tickets on the door or via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/RdiEJKhzXNnT Day Tickets £35, Single set tickets […]
Know your rights workshop – immigration raids – 2nd March 2024
Hello, we are Leeds Anti-Raids Action! We have been a community group since 2020 fighting back against cruel and racist immigration enforcement in our beautiful city of Leeds. We want to continue to build strong communities where everyone feels welcome and safe – it doesn’t matter where you are from, because we all belong here. […]